Your human resources program should include plans for employee addiction recovery. Why? Consider a study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

Nearly 33 million or 14 percent of American adults have alcohol problems, but weren’t getting help. according to the 2013 report. And the problem is growing — among executives, mid-level managers and workers, alike.

The aggregate impact? Alcoholism resulted in $6.5 billion in medical expenses in 2014, says a study by the Organization of Economic Cooperation.

Such healthcare issues portend a major headache for the typical human resources department.

Communication – You Can Train Yourself to Stop Stressing — It’s OK to be nervous before giving a speech or when you’re entering an important round of negotiations. Feeling pressure is one thing but allowing it to morph into stress and tension is another. When you allow this to happen, in a sense, you’re giving away your personal power, which inhibits your performance.

24 Tips to Reduce Stress, Work Happier for Top Performance — You have a 35 percent better chance of living longer if you feel happy. That’s the upshot from a 2011 British study that links feelings of happiness to longevity. So the emphasis is on feelings. Makes sense, right? The study acknowledges some people inherently feel happy.

The 3 A’s to Survive an Emotional Business Loss — Business executive: If you’re distraught over business conditions, my condolences as you’re not alone. Lots of businesses have financial issues. The good news is you can survive an emotional business loss with the three A’s.

“Alcohol gives you infinite patience for stupidity.”

-Sammy Davis, Jr.

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Author Terry Corbell has written innumerable online business-enhancement articles, and is a business-performance consultant and profit professional. Click here to see his management services. For a complimentary chat about your business situation or to schedule him as a speaker, consultant or author, please contact Terry.